205.08 DRIVER SAFETY Flashcards
Engine, ladder, ladder tenders, and rescues should have ____ members in the front seats of the apparatus whenever possible while responding Code 3.
2
Intersection management requires the ______ and ________ undivided attention.
Drivers,Co-drivers
Response codes for all engines, ladders, ladder tenders and rescues will be determined by the ______ _______ based on information received from alarm, time of day, traffic conditions, weather conditions and other factors.
company officer
do Rescues have the authority to upgrade their response to Code 3 without direction of the responding or on scene company officer.
NO
When responding Code 3, warning lights must be on and sirens must be sounded to warn drivers of other vehicles, as required by the _______ _____ _____ ____.
Arizona Motor Vehicle Code.
Fire Department vehicles are authorized to exceed posted speed limits by _____ ___ only when responding Code 3 under favorable conditions.
10 MPH
When emergency vehicles must travel in center or oncoming traffic lanes, the maximum permissible speed shall be ___ ___.
20 mph
When approaching and crossing an intersection with the right-of-way, drivers shall not exceed the _____ ___ _____ .
posted speed limit
When the first unit reports on the scene with “nothing showing” or an equivalent report, any additional units shall continue ____, but shall not exceed the posted speed limit.
Code 3
Where backing is un-avoidable and no spotter is available, the driver shall _______________ apparatus to determine if obstructions are present before backing.
dismount and walk completely around
The Company Officer/driver of the vehicle will confirm that all ________,________,_______ before the vehicle is permitted to move.
personnel and riders are on-board, properly attired, with seat belts on,
Leaving the station in a standard manner includes:
quickly mounting apparatus
all personnel on board,seated and belts on
station doors fully open
Prompt, Safe Response Shall be Attained by:
- Leaving the station in a standard manner:
- Driving defensively and professionally at reasonable speeds.
- Knowing where we are going.
- Using warning devices to move around traffic and to request the right-of-way in a safe and predictable manner.
Fast Response Shall Not Be Attained By:
- Leaving quarters before crew has mounted safely and before apparatus doors are fully open.
- Driving too fast for conditions.
- Driving recklessly or without regard for safety.
- Taking unnecessary chances with negative right-of-way intersections.
- Intimidating or scaring other drivers.